Telegraph Pole c. 20th century

"Telegraph Pole" (c. 20th century) by Paul Strand (1890-1976) is a striking example of his signature style of precisionist photography. This black and white photograph captures the stark beauty of a rural landscape, focusing on the lines of the telegraph poles and wires against a muted, gray sky. Strand's meticulous attention to detail and his use of sharp lines and geometric shapes create a sense of order and stillness, highlighting the industrialization that was transforming American landscapes during the early 20th century.